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Tendering for contracts 

If your business provides goods or services to other businesses, local government or other public sector organisations you are likely to be asked to tender for upcoming contract opportunities on some occasions. This simply means that you are competing for opportunities with other businesses able to fulfil the contract requirements.

Larger companies or public sector bodies will usually issue an invitation to tender for upcoming contract opportunities which specifies the services they require from potential providers.

Depending on the size of the job you are competing for, the documents you will be expected to supply can range from a basic letter with quotes and a description of your products and services to a very detailed outline of how you can fulfil the brief given in the tender invite. Public sector work in particular is often subject to very specific and more formal tendering processes.

Business Link Northwest is your free to use, independent business support and information service, why not speak to one of our business advisers to find out what we can do for you? Call us now on 0845 00 66 888 or use our contact us form.

guides iconPreparing the tender documents

The tendering process may seem daunting but our simple guide to preparing your documents takes you through the process step by step and gives you all the information you need to succeed.

UK iconFinding tender opportunities

There are plenty of tender opportunities out there but those can be tricky to find. Our tender opportunities section lists the main portals for local, national and international contract opportunities, take a look!

tools iconWinning the contract - free course

The free 'Winning the contract' ecourse is available to all businesses regardless of size and sector and will help you understand and succeed in public sector procurement.

lightbulb iconDealing with the public sector

Public sector bodies often have very specific requirements when it comes to their tendering processes. Our guide to dealing with the public sector offers plenty of tips to see you through.

Awards iconLondon 2012 Games

The London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games offer lots of opportunities for North West companies to get involved. To find out more about Games related opportunities or tendering for contracts around other major sporting events visit our major sports events tender section.

events iconEvents

Visit our events directory for a list of ucoming events linked to tendering and procurement.